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Article Archive for July 2008

Veterinary Surgeon Struck off For ‘Disgraceful Conduct’
July 31, 2008 – 4:08 am | One Comment

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found Mr Leslie Higgott, of Wallasey, near Liverpool, guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in a Professional Respect and has directed that his name be …

UK, Do You Know What a Pit Bull Is?
July 31, 2008 – 12:55 am | 23 Comments

One of the more misunderstood breed types in the United Kingdom, the Pit Bull is on the banned breeds list in accordance with the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act. But the question is, do you know …

Bird Thinks it’s a Dog, Attacks Postman
July 31, 2008 – 12:23 am | No Comment

This is the sort of story we like to hear about in the midst of the period the press refer to as ’silly season’.
Jack the crow eats dog treats, jumps up on his owner’s lap …

Commission for the Promotion of Virtue Bans Dogs in Public
July 31, 2008 – 12:20 am | No Comment

According to reports in the region, The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has begun a campaign of banning the sale and walking of dogs in public in Riyadh, Saudi …

Dog Owners Unaware of Heart Disease Risk
July 30, 2008 – 5:23 am | No Comment
Dog Owners Unaware of Heart Disease Risk

New study provides hope in the quest to help dogs live longer – Recently released global research shows that over 50% of dog owners in the UK are unaware that their dog …

The ‘Sport’ of Dog Showing – Should We Embrace the Cheats?
July 30, 2008 – 1:28 am | One Comment
The ‘Sport’ of Dog Showing – Should We Embrace the Cheats?

written by Karen Clark-Stapleton of EuroBichons.com We in Britain are regarded as a nation of dog lovers, some may argue that just isn’t the case as figures show that abuse towards …

Baby Killed by Labrador Puppy is Named
July 30, 2008 – 1:25 am | 4 Comments

Police in Tulsa, USA have named the two-month old baby killed by a Labrador puppy as Zane Earles. The child’s death is still being investigated and the official cause of death is …

RSCPA Release Latest Cruelty Statistics
July 29, 2008 – 11:55 pm | No Comment

Beaten, tortured, discarded and starved: tragic animal victims of the throw-away society
Convictions for cruelty to dogs up by more than a third Incredible stories of survival against all the odds
The decaying body …

Labrador Puppy Kills Baby Boy
July 29, 2008 – 1:14 am | 3 Comments

Police are investigating the tragic death of a 2-month-old, killed by a young Labrador dog in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The youngster was left unattended in a swing when the incident occurred. He died …

Kennel Owner Surrenders More than 70 Dogs in Cruelty Case
July 28, 2008 – 3:42 am | One Comment

The owner of Limestone Kennel in Cochranville, Chester County, USA, pleaded guilty today to eight counts of animal cruelty and two violations of the Dog Law. John Blank’s kennel license has been permanently revoked and …

Dog Handler Dies Alongside His Dog in Afghanistan
July 25, 2008 – 8:47 am | 3 Comments

Sad news and a poignant reminder that dogs and there skilled handlers are still on foreign soils representing their countries around the world.
Source The dog handler, from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, …

Cardiff Council Successfully Prosecutes Owner of Straying Dogs
July 25, 2008 – 8:44 am | 2 Comments

Cardiff Council has successfully prosecuted a dog owner for offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Mr Rodney Davies of The Hawthorns, Pentwyn was found guilty at Cardiff Magistrates Court on July …

Global Pet Travel Survey Reveals More Pet Owners Take Their Pets on Holiday
July 25, 2008 – 4:09 am | No Comment

TripAdvisor, an online travel website, today announced the results of its annual traveling with pets survey of more than 1,600 travelers. Among people that own pets, 61 percent have traveled with a pet and 17 …

Vet Charity Warns of BBQ Dangers for Dogs
July 24, 2008 – 8:01 am | No Comment

BBQ fun can spell danger for pets, warns PDSA (Alfresco Eating Fortnight runs until 3 August) As the UK barbeque season hots up, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to …

New Trend in Puppy ‘Gazumping’ Revealed
July 24, 2008 – 4:39 am | One Comment

Just as the unscrupulous behaviour of sellers continues in the property market, a relatively buoyant pedigree dog market has reported incidents of would-be owners who have been gazumped on their perfect puppy, according to Petplan, …

The Underdog Show 2008 – Contestants Announced
July 23, 2008 – 6:36 am | One Comment

Ten famous faces find themselves in the unlikeliest of TV double acts as they pair up with ten wonderful rescued Dogs Trust canine companions to compete in The Underdog Show, launching live on Living TV …

Dogs Are Not Weapons
July 23, 2008 – 3:59 am | 2 Comments

An excellent item in the Guardian from Zoe Williams – who seems to like dogs and has written about them a lot – explaining what many of us (barring our own legislators, of course) have …

Dog Wardens Revoke Licence of Kennel in Breach of Dog Law Violations
July 23, 2008 – 3:47 am | One Comment

Dog Wardens in Chester County, USA have revoked the licence for a Cochranville, Chester County, kennel today after finding maintenance and sanitation issues during an inspection last week. John Blank, the owner …

SAS to Use Dogs in War Against Taleban
July 21, 2008 – 12:55 am | One Comment

Britain’s famous Special Air Services (SAS) will utilise the skills of dogs in raids against the Taleban, according the The Sun today. The dogs, German Shepherds, will be kitted out with their …

Goal – The German Shepherd Dog
July 20, 2008 – 8:19 am | 6 Comments

Written By Amnon Ben Izhak If we look at a short history of this breed, we will find that the German shepherd dog of today is completely different from the German shepherd …

Investigation Called for After ‘Town Dog’ is Shot Dead
July 20, 2008 – 5:36 am | 3 Comments

It’s been described as the ‘ultimate betrayal of man’s best friend’…
A controversy is brewing over the fatal shooting of a dog residents had doted on and declared the “Town Dog” after it showed up during …

Stolen Police Puppy is Recovered
July 20, 2008 – 5:33 am | No Comment

A 3-month old pup, stolen from the West Midlands police has been recovered safe and well according to a police spokesperson. The black German Shepherd, Xamm, was stolen from the back garden …

Man Who Killed and Tortured Wife’s Dog is Released
July 19, 2008 – 1:51 am | 4 Comments

William David Streeter killed a Golden Retriever, Mac, who belonged to his wife before threatening to kill her. He was convicted of seven charges of animal cruelty and one of making threats …